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MARL Staff

Faculty Collaborators

Undergraduate Students

Chelsea Christie is a junior majoring in biology with a minor in sociology on a pre-optometry track. Her interests include health and wellness, volunteer work and art. She is vice president of the University's Pre-Optometry Association and public relations coordinator for the University's chapter of Pretty Girls Sweat. She looks forward to advancing her knowledge in the field of optometry through the MARL, particularly gaining hands-on experience with eye-tracking equipment. She is eager to explore the intersection of visual science and patient care, contributing to research that enhances an understanding of visual perception and its impact on human movement and balance.

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Reese Clark is a sophomore majoring in integrative neuroscience pursuing a pre-medical track. Her interests include medicine and forensic studies. She is also a counselor for Crisis Textline, an emergency line for those experiencing mental health crises. 

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Alexa Cooperstein is a junior biology major on a pre-physical therapy path. She has a passion for helping others and curiosity about human movement, driving her to learn through this experience and fuel her ambition to become a physical therapist.

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Natalia Gierlachowski is a is a senior psychology student with a minor in digital data studies and on a pre-occupational therapy track. Her interests include women’s health advocacy. She is a member of POPTA, a club for pre-physical and occupational therapy students. She hopes to explore data collection and patient interaction at the MARL.

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Sirei Jace is a junior nursing major assisting in the MARL alongside nursing clinicals, combining the skills learned in both to help patients and participants. His interests include medicine, public health and patient care in all units of the hospital. He hopes to utilize the care and experience of nursing alongside medical diagnostic and prognostic aspects in the future.

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Connor Meybohm is a computer engineering major who is developing programs that visualize data for the MARL website. He is interested in programming and learning new coding languages and applications. He also plans on continuing his college education at 91ÉçÇø to earn a master's degree in computer engineering.

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Natalia Soldinger is a sophomore studying biological sciences with a health and wellness studies minor. She plans to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. Her interests include studying biomechanics, nutrition and practicing patient interactions in healthcare. She hopes to connect her background in biology, EMS and research to improve her hands-on patient interactions.  

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Monica Stapor is a senior majoring in biology on the pre-optometry track. Her focus in the lab is analyzing eye-tracking data from professional sports players. Her interests in vision science, fitness and nature reflect her commitment to a healthy lifestyle and support her long-term goal of becoming an optometrist. She hopes to use her research experience and passion for vision to provide better care for her patients. Monica plans on continuing vision research in optometry school.

Alumni

• Anthony Albanese
• Arianna Cole
• Eric Johnson
• Jessica Neuner
• Noah Pulakos
• Molly Torbitt